# Courage and Adventure in Ozma of Oz

> Theme guide for Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

Dorothy and her companions repeatedly face perilous situations—storms, the Wheelers, the Nome King's enchantments—with bravery and a spirit of adventure, showing that courage comes from facing challenges despite fear.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Girl in the Chicken-Coop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/i-the-girl-in-the-chicken-coop): Dorothy displays remarkable bravery and resourcefulness when she is swept overboard, clinging to the chicken-coop and maintaining her composure despite the danger.
- [VII: Ozma of Oz to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/vii-ozma-of-oz-to-the-rescue): Ozma leads a daring rescue across the deadly desert to free Dorothy and the royal family of Ev, demonstrating bravery and determination.
- [The Royal Family of Ev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/ix-the-royal-family-of-ev): The characters willingly face the dangerous journey to the Nome King's domain to rescue the enslaved royal family, demonstrating bravery despite personal risks.
- [The Giant with the Hammer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/x-the-giant-with-the-hammer): The characters must summon courage to dash under the giant's hammer, facing a dangerous obstacle on their quest.
- [The Nome King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xi-the-nome-king): The group ventures into the Nome King's underground kingdom, facing magical dangers and the possibility of enchantment.
- [XII: The Eleven Guesses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xii-the-eleven-guesses): Ozma boldly accepts the dangerous challenge despite the risk of enslavement, demonstrating true courage.
- [XIII: The Nome King Laughs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xiii-the-nome-king-laughs): Despite the loss of companions to transformation, Dorothy and the remaining group press on, facing the unknown dangers of the Nome King's palace.
- [XIV: Dorothy Tries to Be Brave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xiv-dorothy-tries-to-be-brave): Dorothy tries to be brave despite her fears as she enters the palace to face the Nome King's enchantments.
- [XV: Billina Frightens the Nome King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xv-billina-frightens-the-nome-king): Billina bravely insists on entering the enchanted palace despite the risks, and Dorothy's successful guess demonstrates her courage.
- [The Scarecrow Wins the Fight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ozma_of_oz_se/chapters/xvii-the-scarecrow-wins-the-fight): The Scarecrow, Billina, and Dorothy show bravery in confronting the Nome King and his army.

## Links

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